FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The O'Connor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the O'Connor Small Business Loans
O'Connor unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger O'Connor Business Loans
What is the Larger O'Connor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.